Key Dates for 2017

2017 Term Dates

Term 1

Wed 8th Feb-Thurs

13th April

EASTER BREAK

14th -18th April

Term 2

Mon 1st May – Fri 7th

July

Term 3

Mon 24th July – Fri

29th Sep

Term 4

Mon 16th Oct – Thurs

21st Dec

Issue No.3: February 2017

From the Principal

It is the first full week back for students and we have lots underway.

On Tuesday we held elections for our School Captains. The ten very

impressive candidates completed their enthusiastic campaigns with

speeches in front of staff, student and parents. Everyone commented

on the high quality of their presentations. Everyone on staff spoke

about how difficult it was to make their choices (apart from for those

who did not vote because they had a child involved!).

The vote was very tight, but the result of the election is that Sophie

Connolly and Oscar Aliendi are our School Captains for 2017.

Congratulations to them and to all who stood for these positions.

The school is very fortunate to have such a high calibre group of

leaders in Grade 6 and we look forward to the important

contributions all of them will make in the year ahead.

This week also saw the beginning of Breakfast Club. There were a

good number of well-mannered students taking advantage of the

toast and milo on offer. Many thanks to Jodie Courtney for

volunteering and helping to make this happen. The school is very

fortunate to have such strong support from our parent community.

Another opportunity for involvement will come next month with the AGM and first

meeting of the School Association. A number of positions will be available and I

encourage all interested in nominating to get in touch with school.

This week has also seen several new members joining the school band, Midnight Fire. Mrs

Gardner was very impressed with the attitude of those taking part in the audition

process. Congratulations to the new band members: Archer Courtney, Walter Aitken,

Alice Maddock and Ronan Ansett. It is great to see how keen and committed students

are to take up extra opportunities such as this.

Because of the healthy numbers turning up for Launching into Learning, Pre-Kinder will

begin next Friday, earlier than was previously scheduled. We know that supporting

children’s learning before they begin school gives them a great head start and a greater

chance of success at school. So, it was wonderful, last Friday, to see so many parents and

children with Mrs Gardner playing, having fun and taking part in learning experiences

together.

The other big event we have next week is the Athletics Carnival. Preparations are in full

swing. I know that everyone here is eagerly anticipating the big day and I look forward to

seeing those parents and other members of the school community who are able to make

it along to this event.

Stuart Lord

Congratulations

2017 School Captains

Sophie Connolly

And Oscar Aliendi

South Arm School Association

The School Association is made up of volunteers including family representatives, school

representatives and community representatives. We are fortunate to have a very strong

School Association as part of the school community.

The School Association meets once a term, in the early evening – at the school. Being

a part of the School Association provides opportunity to discuss with the school areas

such as educational policy and planning within South Arm. The School Association

coordinates fund raising activities with money raised being directed straight into school

related programs and resources. Cynthia currently coordinates the school student

banking program.

2016 was a busy year for the School Association. We undertook a number of activities

including seeking donations for the schools music program (thanks Geoff Long and

McCanns), providing support to the Piggery production, applying for Sporting Schools

grants, support to the Grade 5/6 Pantomime production including a raffle, and the bush

dance.

In terms of expenditure, the School Association has funded the following:

Astro turf for the Kinder area $2,430.70

Repair of the drum kits $ 421.00

Grade 6 leavers tops $ 405.00

New blinds $1,381.00

Contribution to 5/6 camp $ 500.00

During 2015, the School Association held a quiz night and the money raised was

specifically for a new portable PA system for the stage area and school. This equipment

has been ordered and will be in place for 2017.

The Chairperson, Deputy chair, Secretary and Treasurer will be up for nomination.

We would encourage you to consider becoming a part of the School

Association in 2017.

Athletics Carnival

Our school athletics carnival will be held on Wednesday

1st March at 10am-2.30pm at the Calverton Oval.

We are hoping for a fun filled day with variety of different

races.

The main focus of the event is on participation and being the

best you can be in as many races as possible. A school team will be selected from

the event for the Div E SPSSA Athletics Carnival on Thursday

16th of March.

Any parents willing to help out on the day would be

greatly appreciated. Could you please give your name to

the school office and we thank you in advance.

South Arm Primary

Breakfast Club

Commencing each

Tuesday & Thursday

In the middle Learning

Centre room next to

P/1/2

From 8.30am to 8.55am

What a great start to our Brekkie club with

over 30 students enjoying an early

morning chat and yummy breakfast. Well done

Jodie!

Come along and start

the day with a healthy

breakfast with your

friends.

Student Banking

Morning Tea

Information Session for

parents

March 15th @9.30am in

the Library

February

23rd Charlie crow

24th Angela Holland

28th Kira Vaughan

29th Molly Aliendi

GOLDEN

TICKET

WINNERS

OSCAR W

EDEN

ELLENORE

We are a nut

aware school!

*PLEASE NOTE PRE-KINDER WILL NOW COMMENCE ON

FRIDAY MARCH 3RD 11.15am -12.30pm

BIRTHDAY BOOKS FOR OUR LIBRARY

New school parents and carers may not be aware that a few years ago we heard of a great idea that another school was using and decided to adopt the idea ourselves as a way to help the library. If your child is having a birthday, we would love it if you donated a book to the school library in their name. A certificate stating who the book has been donated by, and their date of birth, will be placed in the book. It is a wonderful way for your child to help build the school library and to share their celebration with their schoolmates. Donations can be left at the school office. Please write your child’s name and their date of birth on a loose piece of paper inside the book. Anyone wishing to make a belated birthday donation is welcome to do so.

Ice-creams

Ice-creams will be sold

outside

the gym Wednesdays

1.10 – 1.20pm starting

Wednesday 15th February

80c minis /icy poles

$1.20 all others All profits continue to support

Ebriham through World Vision

Thankyou for your support

We need to wear a hat

when we are outside

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR CHILD

HAS A HAT (with their name on

it)

School hats available at the

office.

Slouch Hat $14.00

Bucket Hat $13.00

LOST PROPERTY To help us out with lost property

this year, we would really

appreciate it if all children could

have their names on their uniform.

Please do not forget to rename

items that you have been given.

We have a stand of free uniform

items available in the office foyer, please feel free to help

yourself.

Dance Lessons Start date

Wednesday 1st

March Time: 4.15pm –

5.30 pm

Cost: $5 per class

Contact:

Zoe – 0416 410 992

Mel – 0437 995 510

THINGS TO REMEMBER

February 17th

Launching into Learning

begins

March 1st

South Arm Primary

Athletics

@ Calverton Oval

March 16th

SPSSA Divisional Athletics

Carnival

May 5th

Pre-Kinder begins

May 15th to May 26th

Grade 3/4/5/6 Swim

Program @ Oceana

May 29th to June 2nd

Prep-2 Swim Program

@Clarence Aquatic Centre

June 22nd

School Photo Day

Are you aged 6-8 and interested

in trying out Scouting?

Why not bring your child down

to our hall and let them see just

how much fun Joey Scouting can

be! Joey Scouts is a great

introduction to all the

adventures, challenges and life

skills that Scouting has to offer,

but most importantly of all, it’s

great fun!

When: Monday 4.30 – 5.30pm

Where: Sandford Hall, South Arm

Road, Sandford

Leaders:

Genny Hickman, 0409 345 648

Sara Bak, 0421 495 593

Weekdays 8.30am– 6pm

Saturdays 9am -12noon

Please phone the pharmacy if this

doesn't suit you and we can make

alternative arrangements.

Restorative Yoga

SOUTH ARM KARATE CLUB

Karate starts again for 2017 on

Thursday 16/2/17

Junior class 3.30 -4.30pm

Senior class 6.45 – 8.15pm

First session free for new members

For more information

Contact

Sensei Kathy Gangemi

62399 022 or 0418 967 292

SOUTH ARM PRIMARY SCHOOL

32 Harmony Lane

SOUTH ARM, TAS 7022

Phone: 6239 9126

Email:south.arm.primary@education.

tas.gov.au

Web: www.education.tas.gov.au